Hashtag: #Shootings
‘Meaningful Collaboration Involving All Sectors’
[Open letter] The murder this morning in Flatts is the latest in a recent series of violent incidents which has been adversely impacting our small community. We, the undersigned, note that there is no question that we will only be able to meaningful address this challenge through meaningful collaboration, involving all sectors of our community. We recognize... Read more of this article
Police Confirm: Man Dies After Shooting In Flatts
[Updated] The police have confirmed that a man has died following a shooting in Flatts. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:12 a.m. on Friday, July 1st 2022, police received several reports of gunshots heard in the area of Paradise Lane and Middle Road, Flatt’s Village, Smith’s Parish. “Upon arrival officers found an unresponsive male... Read more of this article
Fiqre Crockwell Murder Investigation Still Active
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of Fiqre Crockwell. Mr Crockwell, a talented athlete, was fatally shot six years ago in the Pembroke area. A police spokesperson said, “30-year-old Mr. Crockwell was fatally shot minutes before 3am Monday, 20th June 2016, six years ago whilst on... Read more of this article
Peace Tree Presentation At Warwick Club
A gathering was recently held for a Peace Tree presentation at Warwick Workman’s Club, serving to honour the late Che Jennings. A spokesperson said, “A diverse group of people gathered at Warwick Workman’s Club on the evening of June 13, 2022 for the Presentation of a Peace Tree, in the area where Che Jennings had been murdered on the night... Read more of this article
18-Year-Old Charged After Incident At Divots
An 18-year-old was charged in Magistrates Court today [May 25] in connection with the firearm incident at Divots earlier this month. ZBM reported that Josiah King was charged with counts including carrying a firearm in a public place, possession of a firearm and possessing ammunition. He was not required to enter a plea as the charges must be heard... Read more of this article
Police Renew Appeal In Murder Investigation
Today [May 21] marks six years since the murder of 26-year-old Patrick Dill, and the police are renewing their appeal for anyone with any information to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing its appeal for witnesses to come forward regarding the murder of 26-year-old Patrick Dill, who was... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Shooting In Pembroke, No Injuries
Police have confirmed that last night they received 911 calls reporting several gunshots in Pembroke, and police “were informed two individuals on a motorcycle were chasing another person” and “one of the individuals on the bike was said to have been discharging a firearm as the chase continued.” A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
18-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Incident
An 18-year-old male is “currently in custody assisting with the ongoing investigation into the firearm incident” at Divots, the police have confirmed. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm an 18-year-old male,is currently in custody assisting with the ongoing investigation into the firearm incident, which occurred... Read more of this article
Minister: If You Know Something, Say Something
The Minister of National Security Michael Weeks expressed his praise and concern following the second firearm incident to take place in only a few days. Minister Weeks said, “I want to express my thanks to the off duty police officer who took action at the scene yesterday afternoon, which led to the recovery of a firearm.” The Minister has received... Read more of this article
Video: Police Hold Press Conference
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [May 11] addressing yesterday’s incident at a Warwick eatery. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Yesterday the police said that around 1:10pm, they “received numerous 911 calls regarding a male with a firearm... Read more of this article
Firearms Incident In Warwick, No One Injured
[Updating] The police are holding a press conference, where they have confirmed that there was a firearms incident in the area of Divots at Belmont. We will have additional information later on and the live video is below. Update: The police confirmed that no one was injured. They said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that at 1:10pm today,... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Attempted Shooting
The police are investigating an attempted shooting which occurred last night [May 8] near the junction of Court Street and Elliott Street, with the ”suspect attempting to discharge the weapon when it jammed.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating an attempted shooting which occurred shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday... Read more of this article
Suspects Arrested In Connection With Murder
“Two persons have been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the murder of Che Jennings,” the police have confirmed. Mr Jennings, 24, was fatally shot in the Warwick Workmen’s area last week. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm two persons have been arrested in connection with the... Read more of this article
Police Continue Investigation Into Murders
The police are continuing their investigations into the two recent murders, and said they are “appealing for patience and understanding as we work to bring about justice and closure.” This week was marred with gun violence that sadly resulted in the deaths of two young men; 24-year-old Che Jennings was fatally shot in Warwick, and 18-year-old... Read more of this article
Police Name Murder Victim As Che Jennings
Police have identified the victim of last night’s [April 7] fatal shooting in Warwick as 24-year-old Che Jennings. Following the incident, a police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 8.30pm this evening, police received several calls of gunshots in the Warwick Workmen’s area. Police attended and found a 24-year-old male who was rushed... Read more of this article
Video: Police Press Conference On Murders
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [April 8] to address the two recent murders, a 24-year-old man was fatally shot in Warwick, and 18-year-old Laje Franklin was fatally shot in the east end. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast... Read more of this article
